Fossils

Fluorescent Minerals of the Western United States

Stones That Glow: Fluorescent Minerals of the Western United States

Delintmant Lake, Oregon - Ammonite Fossils

Delintment Lake Fossils – Hunting Jurassic Ammonites in Oregon

Silver Creek Rocks, Idaho

Silver Creek – Quartz, Mica, and Gold in Boise National Forest

Wheeler High School Fossil Beds Rockhounding: The picture "Wheeler High School Fossil Beds Rockhounding hillside dig site" shows a dry, grassy hillside with several people digging for fossils on the slope, utility poles and scattered trees on top, and a grassy field at the bottom under a clear blue sky.

Wheeler Fossil Beds – Easy Fossil Hunting in Oregon

Crissey Field State Recreation Site Rockhounding – A scenic coastal view with large amounts of driftwood scattered across the sandy shore. Some pieces have been arranged into makeshift teepee-like structures. In the distance, a few people are walking along the shoreline, while birds fly over the ocean under a clear blue sky.

Crissey Field State Recreation Site: Rockhounding at the Airfield!

Escalante Petrified Forest: Discover Multicolored Fossilized Trees: Close-up view of a petrified log showcasing a vibrant array of colors including yellows, greens, reds, and browns, with intricate patterns formed by the fossilization process.

Escalante Petrified Forest: Discover Multicolored Fossilized Trees

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park: A Must-Visit Fossil Forest: Several petrified logs are displayed on a gravel surface, with a scenic view of a river and distant hills under a clear blue sky, showcasing the natural beauty and geological significance of the area.

Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park: A Must-Visit Fossil Forest

Petrified Forest National Park Arizona - Fossilized Desert Wonders: Close-up view of vibrant, fossilized wood with rich red and orange hues, showcasing the intricate patterns and textures of the petrified logs against a backdrop of arid desert soil and scattered rocks.

Petrified Forest National Park Arizona – Fossilized Desert Wonders

Beulah Reservoir - Fossil Bearing Deposits

Beulah Reservoir Fossils – Discovering Ancient Leaf Impressions

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument Sheep Rock Blue Basin Oregon

John Day Fossil Beds: Where Earth’s History and Geology Collide

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, Painted Hills. Group of people hiking on a colorful, red and yellow hilly terrain with a lake and mountains in the background under a clear blue sky in Painted Hills Oregon

Painted Hills Oregon: Explore Stunning Colors and Ancient Geology

Mammoth Hot Springs Yellowstone National Park – A close-up of the terraced formations, showing mineral-rich deposits in shades of white, gold, and brown. The intricate layers resemble cascading steps, shaped by the continuous flow of thermal water over time.

Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park